Commissioner Director Louis Cappelli Jr. joined Camden Mayor Victor Carstarphen and Subaru of America on Apr. 22 for a community cleanup event at Pyne Poynt Park to mark Earth Day.
The event also served as the official start of the sixth year of the Camden Strong-Clean Camden Campaign, which aims to improve local neighborhoods through cleanups and community engagement. City Council members, the Camden County Police Department, Department of Public Works, Fire Department, and various community partners—including organizations such as YMCA, Hilton Garden Inn, ResinTech, Reworld, The Michaels Organization, Cooper University Health Care, Virtua Health, CAMCare, American Water, 76ers organization staff members, Rutgers University-Camden representatives and others—participated alongside hundreds of volunteers.
“There couldn’t be a better way to be of service in our community than rolling up our sleeves on Earth Day and cleaning up our parkland,” Cappelli said. “Seeing the outpouring of assistance from our corporate partners, stakeholders and neighbors provides us with the capacity we need to make a real difference in the North Camden neighborhood.”
Throughout this year’s cleanup season in 2026, the City’s Department of Public Works will collect debris including large bulk trash items at events. Residents can also access information about recycling programs and litter prevention during these activities. The initiative will continue with eleven more neighborhood cleanups as well as a cemetery cleanup throughout spring and summer.
Camden County supports over 500,000 residents across its 37 municipalities according to the official website. Its Board of Commissioners oversees operations related to public safety services such as police protection and fire response; health programs; transportation infrastructure; economic development; parks maintenance; libraries; nutrition centers; education initiatives; workforce development efforts—all aimed at enhancing quality of life for county residents according to information provided by county officials.
Camden County operates under a seven-member Board of Commissioners who serve staggered three-year terms according to its official website.
